Tag Archives: UK tax advice

UK Autumn Statement November 2023 – a summary for expats

Posted on November 22, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Once again Jeremey Hunt, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delivered an Autumn Statement, this time with a claim that there would be 110 measures “to help grow the economy”. We will be the judge of that… This article is … Continue reading →

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Invest in UK property without a big deposit? Yes, you can!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by FinancialUAE

You may think that you need to save up for ages to save up a deposit to buy a property in the UK but there is another way. There is no need to wait until you have saved 30-35% before … Continue reading →

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Financial Wellness. What is it and can you improve yours?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Wellness is a term that has become very popular in the past few years. We tend to think of it in terms of mental or physical health but it is time we looked at financial wellness. Simply put, financial wellness … Continue reading →

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UK Spring Budget – March 2023. A summary for expats

Posted on March 15, 2023 by FinancialUAE

Here we are again with another Budget and don’t they seem to come around fast? Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt has been in the role since October of last year and while he issued an Autumn Statement on 17th … Continue reading →

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Need to know: The UK’s Foreign Spouse Exemption, the tax issue you don’t hear about

Posted on May 17, 2022 by FinancialUAE

I last covered this topic many years ago, so it is time for an update. If you are a Brit with a foreign husband or wife, or you are not British but are married to a Brit, this article is … Continue reading →

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UK Budget & Spending Review October 2021 – a summary for expats

Posted on October 27, 2021 by FinancialUAE

As has been the case for the past couple of years, many of the Budget measure have been leaked or drip-fed to the press so we were not expecting much in the way of surprises and there is nothing that … Continue reading →

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UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats

Posted on March 3, 2021 by FinancialUAE

There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading →

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Moving from the UAE to the UK? Do you have a proper financial exit plan?

Posted on May 5, 2020 by FinancialUAE

When you relocate from one country to another there is a great deal you need to think about. These include the practical problems of shipping your possessions, finding a place to live, finding new schools for children, new employment and … Continue reading →

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Tax information for British expats – the Personal Allowance

Posted on December 12, 2018 by FinancialUAE

The UK has a progressive tax system and so the rate of tax payable increases as income increases. All UK residents have a Personal Allowance which means that the first part of their income is free from UK income tax.  … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Leaving Dubai

Posted on April 11, 2016 by FinancialUAE

As most expats leave Dubai after a few years, either to return to a home county, or to move to another country altogether, I have put together a brief guide to some of the issues you need to consider before … Continue reading →

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